Today’s Wordle Hints & Answer: July 24, 2026 (Puzzle #1861)

Welcome to today’s Wordle guide. If you are working on Friday’s puzzle and want to keep your daily streak going, we have all the clues you need. Today’s word is a common everyday term, but its repeated letter might still slow you down. Good opening words like AUDIO, STARE, or POUTY help you rule out common letters quickly.

If you are stuck, read our gentle clues below before we share the final solution.

Today’s Wordle Strategy & Commentary

This puzzle uses simple letters, but the double letter in the middle position can easily throw you off if you only test unique characters at first. You might find the surrounding letters quickly yet struggle to confirm the repeated one. It helps to keep track of remaining options once you eliminate the most obvious choices.

The word refers to a soft, malleable substance often used around the home. Once you identify the starting letter, try testing combinations that account for the repeated vowel. Avoid overcomplicating things by trying obscure words when standard fits are likely to work.

Wordle Hints Today

If you want helpful guidance without spoiling everything, here are four clear hints for Friday, July 24, 2026.

• What is the first letter of today’s Wordle: Today’s word begins with the letter P.
• What is the last letter of today’s Wordle: The word ends with the letter Y.
• How many vowels and consonants are in today’s Wordle: There are 2 vowels and 3 consonants in today’s word.
• Are there any repeated letters: Yes, there is one repeated letter in today’s answer.

Exact Dictionary Definition

Today’s Wordle answer is a noun. It officially means:

“A soft, plastic material, typically made of chalk and linseed oil, used for filling holes in wood or keeping glass in place in window frames.”

Wordle Answer Today: July 24, 2026 Friday (Puzzle #1861)

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: The actual solution is right below. Stop reading now if you still want to guess it yourself.

Previous Answers

Review this list of past solutions to keep track of which words have already been used. It helps you avoid reusing words that are no longer valid, and gives you a clearer idea of letter patterns and frequency.

• July 23, 2026 Puzzle #1860: ORBIT
• July 22, 2026 Puzzle #1859: LORRY
• July 21, 2026 Puzzle #1858: SHILL
• July 20, 2026 Puzzle #1857: DIVER
• July 19, 2026 Puzzle #1856: CHURN

Daily NYT Puzzle Hub

While you are playing Wordle, you can also check out our guides for other New York Times puzzles today.

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